Overview

After the Institute of Medicine under Tribhuvan University was founded in 1972, health professional education in Nepal officially began with the training of intermediate level human resources. The Institute of Medicine began offering undergraduate courses in 1978 and graduate programmes in 1982. Similar to the 1993 establishment of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in eastern Nepal, the Kathmandu University-affiliated Manipal Academy of Health Sciences was founded in the same year as Kathmandu University. The MBBS programme was launched in 2001 at the Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences as a constituent campus. Next, the Patan Academy of Health Sciences and the National Academy of Medical Sciences were founded in 2002 and 2008, respectively. The institutions in Nepal saw the necessity to begin the higher level speciality courses in line with the trends and developments in the area of medical education on a worldwide scale. Kathmandu University established the DM/ MCh programme in Nepal in 1999 at Bir Hospital. Following the founding of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, NAMS assumed control of the DM/MCh programme in 2004, beginning with MCh programmes. Similar to this, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences debuted in 2013 and Institute of Medicine's DM/ MCh programme began in 2008 (starting with MCh Programmes).According to the National Medical Education Act of 2075, the Medical Education Commission is in charge of conducting the Common Entrance Examination for undergraduate, graduate, and professional programmes.

Notice for Foreign Candidates For Common Entrance Examination of DM/MCH

Medical Education Commission calls the online application to select candidates on the basis of merit for the following DM/MCH programs run by different Universities and Health Science Academies throughout the country. The online application is called from all eligible foreign candidates from July 6, 2023, 10:00 AM to July 19, 2023, through web portal of Medical Education Commission https://entrance.mec.gov.np:81/Account/Login.

1. Programs and Minimum Qualification

S.N.	Programs	Minimum Qualification
1.	DM ( Medical Specialties )	- MD Internal Medicine or equivalent and - Specialty Registration in Medical Council of respective country.
2.	DM Critical Care Medicine	- MD Anesthesiology or equivalent or - MD Internal Medicine or equivalent or - MD Critical Care Medicine and - Specialty Registration in Medical Council of respective country.
3.	DM Emergency Medicine	- MD in General Practice and Emergency Medicine or equivalent or - MD Emergence Medicine and - Specialty Registration in Medical Council of respective country.
4.	DM Neonatology	- MD Pediatrics or equivalent or - MD Neonatology and - Specialty Registration in Medical Council of respective country.
5.	MCH (Surgical Specialties )	- MS General Surgery or equivalent and - Specialty Registration in Medical Council of respective country. The Candidate with Specialty subject in MD in (For example: MD Cardiology, MD Nephrology etc) and MS (For example: MS Urology, MS Neurosurgery etc) shall be eligible only in DM/MCH in respective subject only.

The Candidate with Specialty subject in MD in (For example: MD Cardiology, MD Nephrology etc) and MS (For example: MS Urology, MS Neurosurgery etc) shall be eligible only in DM/MCH in respective subject only.

2. Seats for foreign candidates

Programs	Minimum Qualification
DM Cardiology	- KUSMS, Dhulikhel, Kabhrepalanchok	1
DM Critical Care	NMC, Jorpati, Kathmandu	1
DM Gastroenterology	Manipal College, Pokhare, Kaski	1
DM Neonatology	Nepalgunj Medical College, Nepalgunj, Bank	1
DM Nephrology	KMC, Sinamangal, Kathmandu	1
DM Pulmonology	Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar, Morang	1
MCH CTVS	NAMS, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu	1
MCH GI Surgery	KIST Medical College, Gwarko, Lalitpur	1
MCH Neuro Surgery	CMC, Bharatpur, Chitawan	1
MCH Urology	COMS, Bharatpur, Chitawan	1
	Total	10

3. Entrance Examination Fees, date and centre

Entrance Examination Fees	NPR 8,000/- (eight thousand only) (NPR 8,300/- for card pay) or equivalent excluding bank charges (non-refundable) NPR 8,000/- (eight thousand only) (NPR 8,300/- for card pay) or equivalent excluding bank charges (non-refundable)
Name of the Bank	Himalayan Bank Limited.
Account number for cash payment Current account:	04308931670017
SWIFT CODE:	HIMANPKA.
Payment Services	Bank deposit at any branch of Himalayan Bank Limited, Card Pay, Connect IPS, Khalti, Esewa.
Account Name Address	Medical Education Commission, Sanothimi.
Application Deadline	July 19, 2023

Note: There is provision for editing application and saving the online application form before submission. Application once submitted cannot be edited. However, applications can apply fresh all over again by uploading new bank voucher.

4. Required digitized documents :
i) Last six digits of transaction reference number (TRN/request unique ID/Transaction code) and application mobile number.
ii) Recent passport size photograph.
iii) Passport or Aadhaar card.
iv) Scan copy/photo of signature.
v) Transcript of relevant masters’ degree or equivalent.
vi) Medical council specialty registration certificate of respective country.

5. Quality of applicant’s photo and scanned documents :
a) Photo of applicant
i) Image file format: The image must be in the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) format with good quality.
ii) Image file size: The maximum image file size is 200KB (kilobytes).
iii) Resolution: Should not be crispy or blurry.
b) Certificate / Documents
i) File Format: JPEG or PDF
ii) Resolution: Should not be crispy or blurry.
iii) File size: The maximum file size is 200KB for JPEG and 500 KB for PDF.

6. Procedure and Instruction for online profile creation and submission of the application
a) Procedure of profile creation:
i) Candidates should first create a profile using their email ID and password, this profile will be used for future
ii) Enter the login/register page by browsing MEC’s online application web portal https://entrance.mec.gov.np:81/Account/Login in the web browser and click don’t have an account? Register here button and click on Nationality Foreign in case of foreign applicants and fill in applicant’s Full Name, Email, Contact Number, Password, Confirm Password and click on register button to create profile user.
iii) A message for email ID verification will be sent to the email address mentioned while creating profile. After logging in your email and clicking on the verification link, email account will be verified and activated.
iv) Candidate have to log-in by putting the email mentioned in the User Name box and the Password set while registering in the Password box.
v) When log-in the candidate’s profile for the first time, if the profile is not verified /activated then the message “Please verify your email to continue” will be displayed and you will have to click on the link in the email message received on the registered email address and verify your email ID. If the email verification message is not received in the registered email, you have to log-in to the profile and click on the Resend button next to the message please verify your email to continue and go to the email ID and verify your email ID according to the above process.
vi) After the email id verified, you will have to re-login to the online system of the Common Entrance Examination of the Medical Education Commission and enter the main dashboard.
vii) For preparing the profile for the first time candidate have to pay the prescribed fees and then other details can be filled, so you have to click on the make Payment button to pay the fee.
viii) After this, the list of all the five programs appears. According to candidate’s eligibility, she/he have to select the program/s by clicking on the check box at the beginning of the program/s you want to fill the form. The total amount to be paid program wise will be shown below the academic program you have chosen. You have to pay the fee by clicking on the button of the payment method you want to pay. Or it the cash has been deposited in the branch of the Himalayan Bank Limited, then the six digits of the voucher should be mentioned and proceed.
ix) After paying the fees, click on the Basic Information menu, candidate must fill personal details, click on Save and continue, and after mentioning the educational details in the Qualifications section, click on the Save button.
x) Click on the Add New button in the Experience section of the profile and mention the details of experience and save the experience details by clicking on the save button.
xi) Click on the Add New button in the Professional Council section of the profile and save the details of the council registration of the specialization by mentioning the details along with the documents of the respective country’s council registration.
xii) Click on the check box foreign category in the Reservation section and save the details along with the documents.
xiii) After profile is ready, candidates can add or correct the details and documents will submitting the form. Candidate can use this profile to fill the application from in the future.
xiv) After updating all the details, application must be submitted to take an account.
b) Procedure for submission of application form:
i) To submit an application, click on submit Program Application in the Dashboard menu and click on View Details in the educational program you want to apply for, and after checking all the details, click on Submit Application at the end.
ii) After submitting your form, its information will appear in your profile. If no details are found, an error message will appear and you have to enter your details again and submit the form again through the above process.
iii) No details can be corrected after submission of the form.

7. Provision regarding admit card
Five days before the day of the entrance exam, candidate have to login to own profile, click on the Submit Program Application button on the dashboard, click on the Download Admit Card button and download and print the admit card and must bring along with the entrance examination. Candidates should carefully study and follow all the details mentioned in the admit card.

9. Entrance examination and admission:
a) Once the application is filled, the necessary documents uploading and the self-declaration is to be done. It is advised to review (edit/save) the application before submission. Once the application is submitted, it is not editable.
b) Full marks for all programs will be 200. Candidates should score 50th percentile to qualify for admission. The duration of examination will be three hours.
c) The selection of candidates will be done by open house matching process.
d) If the number of merit candidates is less than the available seats allocated for candidates, matching will be done only once.
e) The remaining seats henceforth will the transferred to Nepaless open seats.
f) Candidates who are selected for admission are required to produce original documents during admission in the university/academy.
g) Private practice is not allowed during the residency.
h) Medical Education Common Entrance Examination Committee reserves all the rights regarding entrance examination.
i) Candidates will be responsible for all travel arrangements.
Candidates should abide by the current rules and regulation laid down by Government by Nepal.
j) Student can be expelled any time (even after admission) if found guilty in submitting fake documents and wrong identity.

Medical Education Commission – Nepal
Government of Nepal

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023-2024

Objective

1. to create a uniform syllabus for a few select academic majors for the DM/MCh common admission test
2. To establish agreement and rationally align the current DM/MCh entrance syllabus used by various medical schools
3. To determine the extent of modifications or innovations to the present DM/MCh entrance examination
Exam Process
1. Official correspondence was sent to the institutions administering the DM/MCh entrance exams asking them to present the current DM/MCh programmes they are running as well as the entrance exam syllabus.
2. Different institutions' associated discipline curricula were collected.
3. With the use of prepared papers that were readily available, a committee of specialists from numerous universities who represented relevant subjects developed a single curriculum.
4. Regulatory authorities and the leaders of the institutions in question met.
5. In order to increase material coverage and to keep up with current practise, it was decided to establish a 3-hour entrance exam paper with 200 multiple-choice questions. By reducing the contenders' shared marks, this will also aid in differentiating the candidates.
Note:
• Single Best Response Type (Type A) multiple choice questions (MCQs) with four alternatives will be used, and the paper setter has been instructed that the MCQs' stems or vignettes shouldn't be more than 60 words.
• Adopt a criterion-referenced test with a pass rate of 50% and no failing grades. MEC The Medical Education Commission selects candidates for the DM/MCh course that will be provided by several universities and health science academies around the nation via the online application. Important dates
• Application Deadline: July 19, 2023; 5:00 PM (NST)
• The entrance examination date: Shrawan 20, 2080 (August 05, 2023)
• The entrance examination center: Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC), Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk, Lalitpur A
• The entrance examination time: 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM
Program Offered
1. DM (Medical Specialties)- An advanced programme in medicine is the Doctor of Medicine, or DM. A candidate receives a Post Graduate Super Speciality Degree after successfully completing this course. It lasts for three years, which also covers the time it takes for the exam.
2. DM Critical Care Medicine- A specialised postgraduate medical programme called DM Emergency and Critical Care Medicine concentrates on the management and treatment of critical and emergency medical disorders.
3. DM Emergency Medicine- DM A specialised postgraduate medical programme called emergency and critical care medicine concentrates on the management and treatment of critical and emergency medical disorders. Beyond the basic medical degree (MBBS), it is an advanced level of training that often entails a demanding and extensive curriculum. The prestigious DM Emergency and Critical Care Medicine colleges in Nepal are included on this page. In this area, Nepal has made impressive strides, and these universities play a vital role in developing and educating highly competent people. This list provides useful insights into the alternatives, whether you are a medical student hoping to pursue a DM degree or a healthcare practitioner want to increase your skills.
• Maharajgunj Medical Campus
• B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
• Kathmandu Medical College
• Chitwan Medical College
4. DM Neonatology - A post-Doctoral medical course is neonatology, sometimes known as a doctor of medicine in neonatology. The medical treatment of newborn infants, particularly the sick or preterm newborn infant, is the focus of neonatology, a branch of paediatrics.
5. MCh (Surgical Specialties)
Minimum qualification
DM (Medical Specialties): MD Internal Medicine or equivalent or Specialty Registration in the Medical Council of the respective country.
DM Critical Care Medicine: MD Anesthesiology or equivalent or MD Internal Medicine or equivalent or MD Critical Care Medicine and Specialty Registration in Medical Council of the respective country
DM Emergency Medicine: MD in General Practice and Emergency Medicine or equivalent MD Emergency Medicine and Specialty Registration in Medical Council of the respective country. DM Neonatology: MD Pediatrics or equivalent or MD Neonatology and Specialty Registration in Medical Council of the respective country
Eligibility criteria
• It is a requirement that all overseas applicants submit their application forms before the deadline.
• If the number of foreign merit candidates is less than the number of seats designated for foreign candidates, matching will only be done once, and all candidates must have a minimum score of 50% on the entrance test to be eligible for admission.
• From this point on, the remaining seats will be moved to Nepalese open seats.
• Foreign applicants who are admitted must present original documentation at the time of admission.
• Before the start of the academic session, foreign applicants who are admitted must register with the medical council of the relevant country. Candidates who submit false documentation will be subject to legal action in accordance with current Nepali laws and regulations.
• Private practice is not allowed during the residency. Medical Education Common Entrance Examination Committee reserves all the rights regarding entristice examination.
Documents required

 Last six digits of transaction reference number (TRN/request mobile number)
 Recent passport size photograph. 3. Passport or Aadhaar card.
 Scan copy/photo of signature
 Transcript of relevant masters' degree or equiralent
 Medical council specialty registration certificate of respective country.
 Students can be expelled any time (even after admission) if found guilty in submitting fake documents andwrong identity
 Once the application is filled, the necessary documents are to be uploaded and the self-declaration is to be done. It is advised to review (edit/save) the application before submission. Once the application is submitted, it is not editable.
 Application can be saved and edited as many times by accessing through Check your status on application portal. Application once submitted cannot be edited. Contact number and email address are not editable once entered.
Admission process

• Once the application has been completed, the self-declaration and uploading of the required papers must be completed. Reviewing, editing, and saving the application before submitting it is encouraged. The application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
• All programmes will receive a total score of 200. The 50th percentile score is the cutoff for admission. Three hours will be allotted for the test.
• The procedure of open house matching will be used to choose the applicants.
• If there are fewer merit applicants than there are seats available for candidates, just one round of matching will be conducted.
• Moving on, the remaining seats will be reallocated to Nepalese open seats.
• When applying to a university or academy, candidates who are chosen for admission are required to present original documentation.
• The residence does not permit private practise.
• All rights surrounding entrance examination are reserved by the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination Committee.
• All travel plans must be made by the candidates. Candidates must follow the government of Nepal's existing laws and regulations.
• If proven guilty of providing false documents and the wrong identity, a student may be expelled at any time (even after being admitted).
Admit card
The candidate must log onto their profile five days before to the entrance exam, click the Submit Programme Application button on the dashboard, then click the Download Admit Card option to download and print their admit card, which they must present to the entrance exam. Candidates must carefully read and adhere to all of the instructions on the admission card.
Application Process
Foreign Students need to first create their profile and then proceed to fill the application form. During filling of form details foreign students are required to choose any of the below mentioned options.
• When completing the online application form, applicants must select one of the following options:
 Foreign to appear 2023 MECEE- DM/MCH
 Foreign not to appear MECEE – DM/MCH 2023 but conditionally applying on the basis of percentile obtained in the national level entrance examination of their respective countries
Submission of the Application:
To submit an application, select Submit Programme Application from the Dashboard menu, then select View Details to review all the information about the educational programme you wish to apply for. Finally, select Submit Application to complete the process.
Your profile will reflect the information from your form after you've submitted it. If no information is detected, an error notice will show up and you will need to reenter your information and submit the form using the methods described above.
After the form has been submitted, no details can be changed.